30 Top Gun quiz questions and answers
Released in 1986, Top Gun is the classic movie starring Tom Cruise as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell that quickly became a cultural phenomenon, grossing over $350 million worldwide and launching a new era of Hollywood blockbuster action movies.
The film follows the story of Maverick and his fellow fighter pilots as they train at the elite Naval Fighter Weapons School, better known as Top Gun. The movie features thrilling aerial dogfights, intense rivalries, and a memorable soundtrack that has become an iconic part of pop culture.
From the unforgettable opening credits set to the tune of Danger Zone by Kenny Loggins to the climactic final battle scene, Top Gun is a movie that has stood the test of time and continues to capture the imaginations of fans around the world. Indeed, it took a long time, but finally, there has been a sequel in the shape of 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick.
Along with Tom Cruise, the movie features an all-star cast that includes Kelly McGillis as Maverick’s love interest, Anthony Edwards as his best friend and fellow pilot Goose, and Val Kilmer as the rival pilot known as “Iceman”. The film’s director, Tony Scott, brought a unique visual style to the movie, using innovative camera techniques and fast-paced editing to create a sense of adrenaline-fuelled excitement and intensity.
So, whether you’re a longtime fan of Top Gun or a newcomer to the movie, this quiz is a chance to test your knowledge and see how much you really know about this film.
Get ready to take to the skies, answer some challenging questions, and see if you have what it takes to be a Top Gun ace!

Top Gun quiz questions and answers
Top Gun quiz questions
- Who directed the movie Top Gun?
- What is the name of the main character played by Tom Cruise?
- What is the name of the character played by Kelly McGillis?
- What branch of the military is the movie Top Gun set in?
- What is the call sign of Tom Cruise’s character in the movie?
- What is the name of the elite fighter pilot school that Tom Cruise’s character attends?
- Who plays the character “Goose” in the movie Top Gun?
- Name the Top Gun sequel.
- What is the name of the actor who plays the instructor at Top Gun?
- Who plays the character “Iceman” in the movie Top Gun?
- What is the call sign of Val Kilmer’s character?
- What song plays during the opening credits of the movie Top Gun?
- Who sings the song “Take My Breath Away” from the Top Gun soundtrack?
- What is the name of the song that plays during the volleyball scene?
- What is the name of the aircraft carrier that the pilots are stationed on in Top Gun?
- What is the name of the bar that Tom Cruise’s character frequents?
- What is the nickname given to Tom Cruise’s character by Kelly McGillis’ character?
- What is the call sign of the instructor who dies in the movie?
- What is the reason given for the death of the flight instructor?
- What is the name of the female pilot who flies with Tom Cruise’s character during the final battle?
- What is the nickname given to the female pilot who flies with Tom Cruise’s character?
- What is the name of the actor who plays the commander of the aircraft carrier in Top Gun?
- What is the call sign of the character played by Tim Robbins in Top Gun?
- What is the name of the character who sings “Great Balls of Fire” during the Top Gun graduation party?
- What is the name of the actor who plays the character “Jester” in Top Gun?
- What is the call sign of Jester’s character?
- What is the name of the actor who plays the character “Slider” in Top Gun?
- What is the call sign of Slider’s character?
- What is the name of the character who delivers the line “I feel the need…the need for speed”?
- What is the name of the actress who plays the character “Carole” in Top Gun?
Top Gun quiz answers
- Tony Scott
- Pete “Maverick” Mitchell
- Charlotte “Charlie” Blackwood
- United States Navy
- Maverick
- Naval Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN)
- Anthony Edwards
- Top Gun: Maverick
- Tom Skerritt
- Val Kilmer
- Iceman
- “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins
- Berlin
- “Playing with the Boys” by Kenny Loggins
- USS Enterprise
- Kansas City Barbeque
- “Maverick”
- Viper (played by Tom Skerritt)
- He was flying too close to the jet wash of another aircraft
- LTJG Charlotte “Charlie” Blackwood
- “Chipper”
- James Tolkan
- Merlin
- Jerry Lee Lewis (cameo appearance as himself)
- Michael Ironside
- Jester
- Rick Rossovich
- Slider
- Maverick (played by Tom Cruise)
- Meg Ryan
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